Comparison

PommeCore vs CCTV Time Difference

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PommeCore

This app enables decentralized, off-grid messaging and communication using LoRa radio technology. It allows direct device-to-device messaging, group chats, and a mesh map to visualize contacts and link quality, all without requiring internet or cell service.

Highlights
  • Decentralized off-grid messaging
  • Real-time delivery tracking
  • Group and channel messaging
  • Contact organization and management
  • Interactive mesh map with link quality
  • LoRa radio configuration and tools
  • Over-the-air firmware updates
Features
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PommeCore is the full-featured companion app for MeshCore LoRa mesh radios — a decentralized, off-grid messaging network that works without internet, cell towers, or servers. Everything runs over long-range LoRa radio, directly between devices. MESSAGING Send and receive direct messages with real-time delivery tracking (Sending → Sent → Delivered, with round-trip time). Channel (group) messages broadcast to everyone on the mesh. Reactions and quoted replies are interoperable with MeshCore One. Undelivered messages retry automatically, then flood the mesh. CONTACTS & CHANNELS Organise contacts with favourites, nicknames, notes, and groups. Mute or block individuals. Each group and channel has its own notification mode and sound. Export and import contacts via QR code or meshcore:// URLs. MESH MAP See all contacts with GPS on an interactive map. Tap a pin to open that contact's chat. Enable position trails for movement history. The link quality overlay draws colour-coded lines (SNR) to contacts in range. RADIO SETTINGS & TOOLS Configure frequency, spreading factor, bandwidth, coding rate, and TX power from the app. Radio Stats, RF Monitor with Packet Log, Line of Sight analysis, Radio Calculator, Airtime Calculator, and Frequency Scanner are all included. BACKUP & UPDATES Export your radio configuration as a .meshprofile file. Firmware update checker alerts you when a new release is available. Over-the-air ESP32 firmware updates via WiFi. REMOTE MANAGEMENT Administer repeaters and room servers over the mesh — change names, frequencies, routing scope, and advert intervals without physical access. WIDGETS & WATCH Home screen and lock screen widgets show connection status, battery, and unread count. The watchOS companion lets you read and reply to DMs and channel messages from your wrist. iPHONE, iPAD & MAC One app runs natively on iPhone, iPad, and macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel). Connects via Bluetooth LE, WiFi, or USB serial on Mac. LANGUAGES English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Czech, Polish, Ukrainian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese. ACCESSIBILITY VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Differentiate Without Color Alone, Dark Mode, Voice Control. PRIVACY No account required. No servers. No data collection. All communication is peer-to-peer over LoRa radio. iCloud sync for nicknames, notes, groups, and settings uses your private iCloud account. HARDWARE REQUIRED A MeshCore-compatible LoRa radio running Companion firmware is required. Recommended: Compatible Mesh radio with latest MeshCore Companion firmware IN-APP PURCHASES Tip Jar ($0.99–$9.99) — voluntary support, no functional gating. PommeCore for Apple Watch ($1.99, one-time) — unlocks the watch companion app. All other features are free.

About

CCTV Time Difference

Features
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CCTV TIME DIFFERENCE Determine, document and report CCTV clock discrepancies quickly and accurately. CCTV Time Difference is a professional tool for investigators, security professionals, CCTV technicians and others who need to establish the exact difference between a CCTV system timestamp and the correct reference time. Create a case, capture the displayed CCTV timestamp using the iPhone camera, let OCR read the time, and compare it with the calibrated reference time. The app instantly calculates the exact offset and clearly shows whether the CCTV system clock is ahead of or behind the correct time. Your examinations can be saved as individual cases, allowing you to return to previous work and keep multiple CCTV time examinations organized. KEY FEATURES • Case Management – Create new cases or return to previously saved examinations • Automatic OCR – Capture a still reference image of the timestamp displayed on a CCTV monitor and let the app read the date and time automatically • Calibrated Reference Time – Compare the CCTV timestamp against an accurate reference time • Instant Time Difference – Automatically calculate the exact difference between the CCTV clock and the reference time • Ahead or Behind – Immediately see whether the CCTV system clock is running fast or slow • Manual Time Entry – Enter or correct the displayed CCTV time manually whenever required • Multiple Examinations per Case – Keep relevant time examinations together within the same case • Professional PDF Reports – Generate detailed reports documenting the examination and calculated time difference • Save or Share Reports – Keep the completed PDF report or send it using the standard iOS sharing options • Dark & Light Mode – Choose the appearance that works best for you WHY CCTV TIME DIFFERENCE MATTERS CCTV clocks are not always synchronized with the correct time. A recording system may be seconds, minutes or even hours out of sync. When CCTV footage is compared with witness statements, access-control records, communications, transactions or other time-based information, knowing the actual clock difference can be essential. CCTV Time Difference provides a structured way to establish, document and report that difference. From a single timestamp check to multiple examinations within a case, the app keeps the process simple, consistent and easy to document. 14-DAY FREE TRIAL Try CCTV Time Difference with full access for 14 days. After the trial period, continue using the app with a single one-time purchase that unlocks the full app permanently. No subscription. No recurring payments. Once purchased, your full access does not expire. CAMERA AND OCR USE The iPhone camera is used only to capture a still reference image of displayed information, such as the date and time shown on a CCTV monitor or system interface. The still image is used as input for OCR recognition and as documentation of the time information examined by the user. The camera feature is not used to record surveillance footage or other CCTV video. CCTV Time Difference does not connect to CCTV cameras, DVRs or NVRs to retrieve recordings. The app does not download, copy, stream, extract or distribute CCTV video or audio. Images captured by the app are used as reference and documentation material within the user's CCTV time examination workflow and are not captured for publication, entertainment or redistribution of surveillance material. CCTV Time Difference is a focused calculation and documentation tool for CCTV timestamp examination. It is not a CCTV recording, surveillance monitoring, video acquisition or media distribution application.

Screenshots

PommeCore4 screens
CCTV Time Difference4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CCTV Time Difference at every 2 days against PommeCore's every 2 weeks. PommeCore's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PommeCore sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and CCTV Time Difference sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PommeCore ships an update every 2 weeks, CCTV Time Difference every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PommeCore versus CCTV Time Difference: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPommeCoreCCTV Time Difference
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael BedworthPoul Laustsen

In-app purchases

5 purchases

PommeCore

One-time5
  • Decent Try!$0.99
  • Watch Companion$1.99
  • Nice App!$2.99
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  • Great Job!$4.99
  • I Want to Help!$9.99
1 purchases

CCTV Time Difference

One-time1
  • Unlock CCTV Time Difference$2.99

Questions

Is PommeCore free?
PommeCore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CCTV Time Difference free?
CCTV Time Difference is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PommeCore or CCTV Time Difference have ads?
Neither PommeCore nor CCTV Time Difference shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PommeCore or CCTV Time Difference?
PommeCore ships an update every 2 weeks, and CCTV Time Difference every 2 days. Most recently, PommeCore was updated on October 23, 2026 and CCTV Time Difference on October 25, 2026.

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